Avalue Technology RSC-IMX61 User manual

Part No. E2047RSC601R
RSC-IMX61
Freescale i.MX6 Cortex-A9
User’s Manual
2nd Ed –19 September, 2018

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FCC Statement
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS
FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A
COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN
RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.
Notice
This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time.
For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual.
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otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration
purposes only. Avalue Technology Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such
application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
Life Support Policy
Avalue Technology’s PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN
LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL
OF Avalue Technology Inc.
As used herein:
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surgical implant into body, or (b) support or sustain life and whose failure to perform,
when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can
be reasonably expected to result in significant injury to the user.
2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose failure
to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or
system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
A Message to the Customer
Avalue Customer Services
Each and every Avalue’s product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure
reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial
environments. Whether your new Avalue device is destined for the laboratory or the factory
floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation
for which the name Avalue has come to be known.
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Avalue’s customer services. To
ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.
Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can
easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot more
detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the user’s manual
first.
To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at:
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Product Warranty
Avalue warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Avalue, or which have been subject to
misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Avalue assumes no liability under the
terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events. Because of Avalue’s high
quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our
repair service. If any of Avalue’s products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no
charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according
to the cost of replacement materials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer
for more details. If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU type and
speed, Avalue’s products model name, hardware & BIOS revision number, other
hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any on-screen
messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and any
helpful information available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return material authorization)
number from your dealer. This allows us to process your good return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a complete Repair and Replacement Order Card
and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable
container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for
warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your
dealer.

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Contents
1. Getting Started............................................................................................................6
1.1 Safety Precautions....................................................................................................6
1.2 Packing List...............................................................................................................6
1.3 Document Amendment History .................................................................................7
1.4 Manual Objectives.....................................................................................................8
1.5 System Specifications...............................................................................................9
1.6 Architecture Overview –Block Diagram..................................................................11
2. Hardware Configuration...........................................................................................12
2.1 Product Overview....................................................................................................13
2.2 Jumper and Connector List.....................................................................................14
2.3 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ...............................................................................16
2.3.1 Boot set selector (SW1)................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.2 Battery connector (JBAT1) .............................................................................................................. 16
2.3.3 Can Bus connector (JCAN1) ........................................................................................................... 17
2.3.4 Touch Panel connector (JTOUCH1)................................................................................................ 17
2.3.5 Speaker L connector (JSPL1) ......................................................................................................... 18
2.3.6 Speaker R connector (JSPR1) ........................................................................................................ 18
2.3.7 Line In, MIC connector (JMIC1)....................................................................................................... 19
2.3.8 Serial ATA connector (JSATA1)...................................................................................................... 19
2.3.8 SATA power connector (JSATAP1)................................................................................................. 20
2.3.9 Serial Port 1 connector (JCOM1) .................................................................................................... 20
2.3.10 Serial Port 2 connector (JCOM2) .................................................................................................. 21
2.3.11 I2C connector (JI2C1).................................................................................................................... 21
2.3.12 General purpose I/O connector (JGPIO1)..................................................................................... 22
2.3.13 USB connector (JUSB4)................................................................................................................ 22
2.3.15 LVDS connector (JLCD1).............................................................................................................. 23
2.3.16 LCD inverter connector (JBKLT1) ................................................................................................. 23
3. Build and install Android image.................................................................................24
3.1 Setup Build Environment.........................................................................................25
3.2 Download source code and MFG tool .....................................................................25
3.3 Compiler Android Source code................................................................................26
3.4 Install Android image into eMMC.............................................................................27
4. Mechanical Drawing ....................................................................................................30

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1. Getting Started
1.1 Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your
chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not
make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power
surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should
open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very
sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution,
use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic
components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.
1.2 Packing List
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
1 x RSC-IMX61 Module
1 x Debug cable

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1.3 Document Amendment History
Revision
Date
Comment
1st
November 2015
Initial Release
2nd
September 2018
Update System Specifications

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1.4 Manual Objectives
This manual describes in detail the Avalue Technology RSC-IMX61 Single Board.
We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated
information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to
be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board.
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface
with RSC-IMX61 series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary
information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident,
you contact your supplier for guidance.
Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that
make booting impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings, (see the
description of the Jumper Settings for details).
If you have any suggestions or find any errors concerning this manual and want to inform
us of these, please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.

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1.5 System Specifications
System
Processor
Freescale i.MX6 Cortex-A9 Dual Lite/Quad 1GHz CPU
Memory
1GB DDR3 (Optional 2GB)
Power Supply
12 ~ 26V DC input, typical 19V DC brownout detection
Optional Powered LAN (IEEE 802.3at)
SSD
Onboard 4G eMMC
SD Card
1 x Micro SD Socket
Watchdog
RX8010SJ
Expansion
1 x Mini PCI Express Slot (include USB Signal)
Supported WIFI & 3.5G Module
Micro SD Socket x 1 (in System Access Window Area)
Ethernet
LAN Chip
KSZ9031RNX
Ethernet Interface
1 x RJ45 Connector
Audio
I2S Codec
WM8962
Audio Port
Audio Jack
OS Support
Android
Ver.2.4.4
Rear I/O
USB Port
USB2.0 Type A x2 (Double deck)
Video Port
HDMI with screw lock
LAN Port
10/100/1000 LAN RJ45 x 1, Optional Powered LAN support (IEEE 802.3at)
Switch
Hidden reset button x 1
Indicator Light
Power LED x 1, WIFI Status LED x 1
External I/R(Optional)
Optional Jack for I/R extender cable, co-design with on-board I/R sensor
Internal I/O
USB Port
USB2.0 x 1 (wafer)
USB OTG
USB OTG x 1 (Mini USB connector)
DIO
2 x 5 GPIO connector x 1(10bit, wafer)
LVDS
LVDS 24bit x 2 (DF13-40DP-1.25)
B/L Inverter/Converter
Backlight driver control (12V, GND, ENBKL, PWM, 5V)
Audio Port
Line out (Audio Jack), speaker out & MIC in (wafer)
Expansion Slots
mPCIe socket x 1 (with PCIe & USB2.0 signal)
SD socket x 1

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I2C
I2C interface (wafer)
(VCC, I2C-Data, I2C-CLK, INT, GND)
SATA
Quad-Only
DUAL-NA
Battery
Battery connector for RTC
Mechanical &
Environmental
Power Type
12 ~ 26V DC input, 2.5mm DC Jack, typical 19V input with brownout detection
Operating Temperature
-20 ~ 85 degree
Storage Temperature
-40 ~ 85 degree
Operating Humidity
0 ~ 90%
Dimensions
146mm x 102mm
Weight
TBD
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.6 Architecture Overview –Block Diagram
The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of RSC-IMX61.

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2. Hardware
Configuration

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2.1 Product Overview

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2.2 Jumper and Connector List
You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A
jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch.
It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that
slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a jumper you connect the pins with the clip.
To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1,
2, and 3. In this case, you would connect either two pins.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
Connectors on the board are linked to external devices such as hard disk drives, a
keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that allow you to
configure your system to suit your application.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact
your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.
The following tables list the function of each of the board’s jumpers and connectors.
Jumpers
Label
Function
Note
SW1
Boot set selector
DIP switch 6pin
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
JBAT1
Battery connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 1.25mm
JMPCIE1
Mini-PCI connector
Mini card
JPWR1
DC Power-in connector
JMSD1
SD Memory Card Socket
SDCARD_9H, Push/Push Type
JCAN1
Can Bus connector
4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JTOUCH1
Touch Panel connector
4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JSPL1
Speaker L connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JSPR1
Speaker R connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm

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JMIC1
Line In, MIC connector
3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JSATA1
Serial ATA connector
JSATAP1
SATA power connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm
SRST1
Reset button
JCOM1
Serial Port 1 connector
3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JCOM2
Serial Port 2 connector
5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JHP1
Audio line-out connector
JI2C1
I2C connector
5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JLAN1
RJ-45 Ethernet
JHDMI1
HDMI connector
JGPIO1
General purpose I/O connector
6 x 2 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JUSB1
Mini USB connector for Boot/Debug
MINI USB-MAB_5P
JUSB2
2 x USB2.0 connector
JUSB4
USB connector
5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm
JLCD1
LVDS connector
20 x 2 wafer, pitch 1.25mm
JBKLT1
LCD inverter connector
5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00mm

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2.3 Setting Jumpers & Connectors
2.3.1 Boot set selector (SW1)
OTG load
eMMC boot
SD boot
Power-in boot choice
boot
Shutdown
2.3.2 Battery connector (JBAT1)
Signal
PIN
+V_BAT
1
GND
2

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2.3.3 Can Bus connector (JCAN1)
Signal
PIN
CAN_H
1
GND
2
CAN_L
3
GND
4
2.3.4 Touch Panel connector (JTOUCH1)
Signal
PIN
XP_A
1
YP_A
2
XM_A
3
YM_A
4

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2.3.5 Speaker L connector (JSPL1)
Signal
PIN
SPKL_N
1
SPKL_P
2
2.3.6 Speaker R connector (JSPR1)
Signal
PIN
SPKR_N
1
SPKR_P
2

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2.3.7 Line In, MIC connector (JMIC1)
Signal
PIN
MIC_DET
1
MIC_IN
2
MIC_GND
3
2.3.8 Serial ATA connector (JSATA1)
Signal
PIN
GND
1
TX+
2
TX-
3
GND
4
RX-
5
RX+
6
GND
7

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2.3.8 SATA power connector (JSATAP1)
Signal
PIN
+5V
1
GND
2
2.3.9 Serial Port 1 connector (JCOM1)
Signal
PIN
COM1_TX
1
COM1_RX
2
GND
3